Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:39am on 27 Jun 2026,Saturday India Global
A funeral in Islamabad for the brother of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has drawn attention after reports claimed that Saifullah Kasuri, alleged by Indian authorities to be a key mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack, was present among the mourners. According to the report, several leaders of Pakistan's Markazi Muslim League also attended the funeral. The development has sparked fresh scrutiny because of the alleged presence of individuals linked to extremist activities. The reports have intensified debate over Pakistan's handling of alleged terror figures, although Pakistani authorities have not publicly commented on the claims at the time of reporting.(PC: X)
